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City of Frisco Engineering Standards

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<strong>Engineering</strong> <strong>Standards</strong><br />

Version 6/19/12<br />

5.1.5 Water Main Sizing<br />

A. Water mains shall be sized in accordance with the Water Distribution System Master Plan.<br />

B. The following criteria shall be used to size water mains.<br />

1. Average daily water demands less than 80,000 gallons per day:<br />

a. Single Family Residential<br />

i. Water mains shall be a minimum <strong>of</strong> 8”.<br />

ii. 12” water mains are required to serve the development and shall be located along<br />

collector streets.<br />

b. Multi-Family Residential<br />

i. Water mains shall be a minimum <strong>of</strong> 8” and shall be extended to provide service to<br />

adjacent properties.<br />

ii. Water mains greater than 600’ in length or supplying more than one fire hydrant/fire<br />

service line shall be 12”.<br />

c. Commercial, Schools and Manufacturing<br />

i. Looped 8” water mains may be used for fire hydrants located in parking lots and not<br />

adjacent to buildings.<br />

ii. Water mains greater than 1,000’ in length or supplying more than two fire<br />

hydrants/fire service lines shall be a minimum <strong>of</strong> 12”.<br />

2. Average daily water demands greater than 80,000 gallons per day shall submit the following<br />

information:<br />

a. Zoning<br />

b. Area in acres<br />

c. Type <strong>of</strong> Development<br />

d. Number <strong>of</strong> units and/or building square footage<br />

e. Exhibit with connection locations and proposed water main schematic<br />

f. Projected Average Daily Water Demands<br />

5.1.6 Water Main Materials<br />

A. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe<br />

1. PVC water mains from 4” to 8” in diameter shall be AWWA C900 DR14.<br />

2. PVC water mains 12” in diameter shall be AWWA C900 DR18.<br />

Section 5 – Water & Wastewater Design Requirements May 2012 Page 5-4

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